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Students will graph input/output pairs from a simple linear function in order to gain an understanding of basic linear functions.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra

Related Topics: cartesian coordinate, coordinate, coordinate plane, functions, graph, linear functions, lines

Students practice arithmetic skills. Can be tailored for practice of all types of single operation arithmetic ranging from simple addition to operations with integers and decimals.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Primary Subjects: Number and Operations

Related Topics: addition, algorithm, arithmetic, coordinate, data, decimals, division, fractions, graph, integers, linear equations, linear functions, multiplication, subtraction

Students play a generalized version of connect four, gaining the chance to place a piece on the board by solving an algebraic equation. Parameters: Level of difficulty of equations to solve and type of problem. Algebra Four is one of the Interactivate assessment games.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra

Related Topics: algebra, inverse, linear equations, quadratic, solving equations

Test your algebra skills by answering questions. This quiz asks you to solve algebraic linear and quadratic equations of one variable. Choose difficulty level, question types, and time limit. Algebra Quiz is one of the Interactivate assessment quizzes.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra

Related Topics: addition, algebra, assessment, distributive, division, exponents, fractions, integers, inverse, linear equations, multiplication, negative number, polynomial, quadratic, solving equations, subtraction

Students play a generalized version of connect four, gaining the chance to place a piece after simplifying fractions, converting fractions to decimals and percentages, and answering algebra questions involving fractions. Choose difficulty level, question types, and time. Fraction Four is one of the Interactivate assessment games.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Fractions, Number and Operations

Related Topics: addition, algebra, arithmetic, decimals, division, fractions, mixed numbers, multiplication, percentages, percents, rational numbers, solving equations, subtraction

Test your fraction skills by answering questions. This quiz asks you to simplify fractions, convert fractions to decimals and percentages, and answer algebra questions involving fractions. Choose difficulty level, question types, and time. Fraction Quiz is one of the Interactivate assessment quizzes.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Fractions, Number and Operations

Related Topics: addition, algebra, arithmetic, decimals, division, divisors, fractions, integers, mixed numbers, multiplication, percentages, percents, subtraction

Students investigate very simple functions by trying to guess the algebraic form from inputs and outputs. Function Machine is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Discrete

Related Topics: addition, algebra, arithmetic, assessment, function machine, functions, input, integers, linear equations, multiplication, output, subtraction

Create graphs of functions and sets of ordered pairs on the same coordinate plane. This is like a graphing calculator with advanced viewing options.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Undergraduate

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Calculus, Graphs, Statistics, Trigonometry

Related Topics: algebra, calculus, cartesian coordinate, coordinate, coordinate plane, coordinate system, cosecant, cosine, cotangent, curve fitting, data plot, exponential, exponents, function properties, functions, graph, graph theory, intervals, linear equations, linear functions, logarithm, parabola, polynomial, positive part of the operand, pre-calculus, range, secant, sine, slope, tangent, trigonometry

Students investigate linear functions by trying to guess the slope and intercept from inputs and outputs. Linear Function Machine is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Discrete

Related Topics: addition, algebra, arithmetic, assessment, function machine, functions, input, integers, linear functions, multiplication, output, pattern, slope

Similar to the original "Function Machine" but lists input and output in a table and will not let the user attempt to guess the rule without having at least two data points. Number Cruncher is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Discrete, Number and Operations

Related Topics: addition, algebra, arithmetic, assessment, data plot, function machine, functions, input, linear functions, multiplication, output, solving equations, subtraction

Graph ordered pairs and customize the graph title and axis labels. Points are connected from left to right, rather than being connected in the order they are entered.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Undergraduate

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Graphs, Statistics

Related Topics: cartesian coordinate, coordinate, coordinate plane, data plot, graph, statistics

Plot ordered pairs of numbers, either as a scatter plot or with the dots connected. Points are connected from right to left, rather than being connected in the order they are entered.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Geometry, Graphs, Statistics

Related Topics: cartesian coordinate, coordinate plane, coordinate system, data plot, decimals, graph

Step through the tortoise and hare race, based on Zeno's paradox, to learn about the multiplication of fractions and about convergence of an infinite sequence of numbers.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Primary Subjects: Discrete, Number and Operations

Related Topics: decimals, distance, fractals, geometric sequences, infinity, iteration, length, logarithm, multiplication, pattern, percentages, percents, proportion, rational numbers, recursion, recursive functions, self-similarity, sequences

Give input to the Whole Number Cruncher and try to guess what it did from the output it generates. This activity only generates multiplication and addition functions to avoid outputting any negative numbers. Whole Number Cruncher is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Discrete, Number and Operations

Related Topics: addition, algebra, arithmetic, assessment, coordinate, function machine, functions, input, linear equations, linear functions, multiplication, output, pattern, solving equations, whole numbers